PVT August William Diedesch, Jr was born 2 Mar 1923 in Blue Island, Illinois. Son of August William and Christina Mabel (Kay) Diedesch of Cook County, Illinois, he was also survived by his twin brother who was serving in the USMC. His father served during the first Word War. This photo was taken just before he enlisted in the Army Reserve.
He was assigned to Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 116th Infantry and was killed in action on 6 Jun 1944.
PVT Diedesch was repatriated and re-buried in the Mount Greenwood Cemetery in Chicago, IL.
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